Kim Andersson – Part 2: Other Stitchy Projects
In the last post I spoke about my journey to quilt making. Today, I’d like to share a bit more about some of my other projects. I sew...
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Apr 22, 20143 min read
Kim Andersson – Part 1: A Journey to Quilts
I would like to introduce you to Kim Andersson of I. ADORE. PATTERN! Kim and I belong to the East Bay Modern Quilt Guild. She is...
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Apr 11, 20143 min read
An interview with Sandy Klop: The American Jane Story
Grab a cup of coffee, find a comfy spot and enjoy a visit with the ever-talented Sandy Klop of American Jane Patterns and fabric. Sandy...
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Apr 8, 20142 min read
Sandy Klop of “American Jane”–A Signature Look
A few weeks ago, I visited the home of Sandy Klop, owner of American Jane Patterns and Fabric. Sandy was hosting an Open House in her...
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Mar 25, 20142 min read
Shell Themes & Variations: Finding Quilting Inspiration at the Shoreline
In my heart, I’m a beach girl who enjoys nothing more than the sound of the shore break and the feel of sea spray on my skin. Now that...
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Mar 14, 20141 min read
Looking to Nature for Inspiration
I spent the last few days with friends in Lake Tahoe, California at a little quilting getaway. As always, the views were breathtaking....
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Mar 4, 20145 min read
“Go for It!” Says Fabric Designer Carol van Zandt — Part One
Since Carol was kind enough to provide me with a wealth of information about her background and design experience, and many photos of...
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Feb 21, 20142 min read
Inspiration Plus: Putting Those Decorative Machine Stitches to Work
Do you ever wonder what you can do with that mind-boggling array of decorative stitches available on your sewing machine? If you’re like...
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Feb 14, 20142 min read
Improvisational Scrap Busting – French Style
I have spent the past two months finishing all the forgotten quilt projects I can possibly manage. This has been great for clearing my...
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Feb 11, 20142 min read
Hari-Kuyo – The Ceremony of Broken Needles
In Japan, the Hari-Kuyo ceremony is held throughout Japan annually on the 8th of February. This 400-year-old tradition is held at Shinto...
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Jan 17, 20143 min read
Embracing Creativity
I was at a planning meeting this week for one of my favorite quilt events of the year – Stitch Modern. I wanted to share with you some of...
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Jan 14, 20142 min read
Handcrafted Cloth Dolls – Stitched Art
I have never really been a doll person. I appreciate them, but just never got that doll-bug as a child or as an adult. Looking back, I...
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Jan 10, 20143 min read
More Quilting Inspiration from Sue Rasmussen
Our guest poster, Sue Rasmussen Last spring, we invited talented quilt artist, teacher, and author Sue Rasmussen to write a guest post...
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Jan 3, 20142 min read
A See How We Sew Tradition: Our Annual Photo Album of Quilting Inspiration
It’s become a tradition here at See How We Sew to welcome the new year with a photo album of images that inspire us on our quilting...
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Dec 10, 20131 min read
Holiday on the Central Coast and The Winner of Laura’s Tea Towel Giveaway!
Holiday on the Central Coast of California When my husband and I got married, we made the mistake of having our wedding during the week...
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Dec 6, 20133 min read
Two Tea Towels = Simple Apron plus Gift Basket Ideas & Giveaway
Ahh, I’m seeing gift baskets everywhere these days. ‘Tis the season! I both enjoy giving and receiving them as they often contain some...
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Nov 29, 20134 min read
Diana McClun: Her First Quilts and Her Latest Quilts
1930’s 9-Patch by Diana McClun Diana McClun’s quilting story starts in her childhood with doll quilts made from fabric scraps. She...
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Nov 19, 20131 min read
A Bit of Inspiration from an “Errant” Quilter
Oops! Big goof on my part! Somehow or other, with the craziness of life, I mixed up our posting schedule and guess what? Today was my...
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Nov 1, 20133 min read
A California Quilter Crosses the Pond: Part 2–A Feast of Stitching Inspiration (+ Giveaway)
Off to London, via Paddington Station! Of course, we took tons of photos, including the expected . . . The gates of Buckingham Palace Big...
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Oct 29, 20133 min read
A California Quilter Crosses the Pond: Part 1 — A Sampling of Quilts from Autumn Quilt Festiva
Feeling a bit jet-lagged at the moment, but it’s all good. I’ve just returned from an incredible ten-day visit with my friend (and...
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